TESTIMONIALS

Michael Graydon

MGE Electrical

“I see surviving the Covid crisis as a real achievement and Linda has been great at making that happen. Throughout the crisis, Linda was able to take on board all the advice and information that was being issued by the government and then relay the bits that I needed to know.

If someone asked me if you should work with Linda, I’d say do it! It's like having a business partner.”

Ruth and Graeme Dance

Salto

“She is a well-structured and communitive advisor with the only means to help a business survive and thrive! Her help has amazing tools and is a holding hand when it comes to the worries of running a business.

Personally, I saw Linda’s service as an investment to further grow my business – an extra umph! Don't focus on cost – it will recoup in no time. I say go for it!”

Adam Greaves

Signs Express

“I have never been a business owner or been in a part of the business sector, but a part of a franchise. Linda has guided me through steps which will certainly help me guide my business down the path to success.

She understands her clients through her enthusiastic people skills, presenting advice in ways to help understand. There’s not a problem she can’t fix!“

Cheryl Bolton

Good Dog Walking

“Linda is an advisor full of such passion when it comes to helping businesses. She is highly dedicated, an exciting person to speak with, and as energetic as her own two dogs! She is a brilliant and eager leader, constantly getting things done throughout our meetings together, resolving any worries or issues I have going on in my day-to-day business life.



I always strongly recommend Linda; she has helped me reach higher in the business world and I am so grateful for the experience and knowledge she has gave me when it comes to the business world!”

Neil Blakeburn

Ochiltree

“Linda has vast business experience. She knows and understands people no matter the issue, in the upmost professional manner.

Her work has given me great confidence to make business decisions and how to implicate them; increasing prices without effecting sales conversion.

My eyes have been opened to seeing a brighter future for my business! I strongly recommend Linda and the work she does for each and every business!”

Claire Perry

Week 2 Week Serviced Apartments

“Drawing from her 25 years in corporate life, as well as her time running Advice4Business NE and all the clients that she’s helped, Linda was able to share best practice that really helped with decision making within the business.

Linda has educated us on how we can develop the business and ensured that it is consistently profitable. Through working with Linda, we have been able to pivot what we do, which has been particularly beneficial during the Covid crisis.



If someone asked me if you should work with Linda, I’d say “do it – don’t wait”. I regret not working with her 3 years earlier when I had the chance.”

“I have been working with Linda for the past couple of months and I cannot recommend her enough. 

I had reached a crossroads in my business and I really didn't know which way to turn but Linda has helped me immensely. 

She instinctively understood both me and my business very early on in my work with her and since that time she has helped me face some difficult challenges whilst also building my confidence and giving me a fresh perspective on my business. 

She is warm, friendly and approachable whilst at the same time extremely knowledgeable and focussed on the issues I faced and potential solutions to them. In just a few sessions Linda has helped me immensely and I am so grateful” 

“A business woman with great leader skills, conveying her professional yet trustworthy tactics and knowledge about the business world! A very successful and reliable business with an amazing and very informative service presented in both an affectionate yet professional manner.

I’d recommend Linda to anyone who is ready to take their business to the next level. An opportunity with great possibilities!”

"Linda helped me considerably when I was starting my business. 

She was able to identify what worked and what didn't with my presentation to clients, then we worked on shortening it. 

She also assisted me with time management (work/life balance) financial planning and other issues I'd not even considered. 

In addition, Linda introduced me to referral marketing and networking which was something I'd never heard of. Top that off with a free social media course. 

Without Linda, I would have really struggled to set up my own business. I had the core skill but there really is much more to it than having a core skill - you need to be the marketer, the salesman, accountant, secretary, budget manager etc and thanks to Linda, I became most of them quickly."

“Linda takes time to understand you, your goals and dreams - no excuses. She has very strong characteristics – always maintain control over a situation, and manages in both a professional and lovable manner. She will hold you accountable for any decisions, allowing me as a business owner to decide what I believe it right for my business, but with the help of a well experienced advisor to help me guide my business down the path I want it to go down!

I would 1000% refer Linda for any business owner on the hunt for very useful advice to resolve errors in which businesses experience every day! One very successful business! Track record experience!”

“Absolutely fantastic service from Linda, she has helped me understand the business side of things no -end. I would definitely recommend Linda’s services and I look forward to continuing to work with Linda in the future!”

“Linda has excellent organisational skills, she is efficient, extremely competent and has an excellent rapport with people from all backgrounds.

Without doubt, Linda is definitely a ‘leader’ and not a ‘follower.”

Lisa Brady
Northumberland Tiles and Bathrooms

“We first started to work with Linda over 6 months ago, struggling through the recession our only hesitation was costs – Linda is the first to admit she is not a cheap date. Since then we have never looked back. The improvements Linda has made to our business have exceeded all expectations. It was also reassuring to know we were getting some things right and some of the changes needed could be implemented quickly and relatively painlessly.

At first we thought we couldn’t afford to work with Linda, now we realised we couldn’t afford not too!

I would thoroughly recommend Linda and her company to anyone looking to improve or expand their business. The improvements we have made so far have significantly reduced our costs and increased our sales revenue. It has been refreshing to spend time working on our business instead of in our business!”

“Demonstrating an immense entrepreneurial flair, Linda was instrumental in the turnaround of the Max Business leading to growth and profit. An incredible journey – from Loss to Profit. 

I would recommend Linda to any business owner who wants to grow their business.”

"I find myself after 3 months already feeling more organised and ready to take on the world. You are very knowledgeable and full of passion to help people. I am looking forward to seeing the changes over the next few months.

I already have, and wouldn’t hesitate recommend you to anybody.”

“The reason I chose Linda as our business manager is because at the business Expo in Newcastle, a woman sitting next to me said, ‘If you ever need any support or advice for your business, get Linda, she is brilliant’. I am pleased to confirm that over the last two years of working with Linda, she has most certainly lived up to her reputation. She is personable and friendly and quickly establishes a mutually supportive environment where you feel comfortable in discussing the realities of life in business.

As a teacher, I had very little knowledge of business. Therefore, Linda’s advice, guidance and suggestions have been invaluable. She has a suggestion and a solution to every possible eventuality. She has supported us in organising our finances, working on social media, marketing and long term strategies. We have also worked on the importance of time management and work life balance as well as our business expansion.

I cannot recommend Linda highly enough. Her wealth of knowledge about business and management would be an asset to every business."

“From the word ‘go’ Linda was very professional in her approach to my business. She thrives on helping businesses to increase their income and at the same time setting up good staff procedures. 

My business has moved up to the next level with the professional help of Linda and I have no hesitation in recommending her skills to any business.”